Needs From: Volunteer NJ!

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity:

We are looking for volunteers to join our Home Delivery team to deliver recovered food from our Princeton hub to the homes of individuals in need on weekdays from 4-5:30pm and on Saturday afternoons. Home delivery routes typically take 60-90 minutes to complete.

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Volunteer Requirements:

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.  Parents may volunteer with their children.

Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license.

Volunteers must provide their own transportation and have the necessary auto insurance (minimum of $300,000 Single Limit or $100,000/$300,000 Split Limit auto liability limits).

Volunteers must have a smartphone with the ability to download our food donation tracking app.

Volunteers must complete Share My Meals onboarding and training before volunteering.

Please note: This is not a one-time volunteer opportunity; we are looking for volunteers who are available to regularly support the meal delivery program.

Sources: https://insights-engine.refed.org/food-waste-monitor?break_by=food_type&indicator=tons-waste&state=NJ&view=detail&year=2023;  https://www-doh.nj.gov/doh-shad/indicator/summary/FoodInsecurity.html#:~:text=The USDA estimates that in,New Jersey were food insecure.

When families roll up their sleeves and participate in meaningful service projects, they quickly learn that they can make a difference in creating a better community– and a better world. We’ve put this tool kit together for instances in which your family can’t make it to Family Volunteer Day (Fall event), want to participate from home for Family Day of Service (Spring event), or when you simply want to get the family together to do some good. These volunteer opportunities are strictly DIY and can be completed from the comfort of your own home. 

All instructions for the projects, and getting your donations to us for distribution are included in the toolkit. 

When you respond to this need, a VCSJ team member will send you the complete toolkit to get started.

Family Promise Youth Council - Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Family Promise of Bergen County's Youth Council for the Homeless provides teen volunteer opportunities designed for high school students in Bergen County who are looking to make a difference in the lives of families with children facing homelessness and hunger in our community. Throughout the school year, the Youth Council meets monthly and participates in various volunteer and service opportunities that support Family Promise.

The first Family Promise Youth Council meeting for the 2025-26 school year will be held in September.

For more information, questions, and to learn about getting involved, please email Youth Council Director Alina Albano at familypromiseyouthcouncil@gmail.com.

Teen Volunteering Opportunities include:

Attention TEENS! **PLEASE NOTE** Since the teens are the ones who will be volunteering with this program, I need to hear from them directly, not from the parents/guardians.  The teens are the ones who need to reach out to me to request an application. 

RISE is the spinoff of the Reflections school year program, which addresses a variety of issues through the use of improvisational theatre.

This is a FREE program, funded by the County of Bergen.

RISE uses improvisational techniques to address teen issues, and teens will be trained in a variety of games, activities and exercises and then will be able to share what they have learned with others.

Teens earn volunteer hours and acquire leadership skills and have fun, all at the same time.

This Summer,  RISE will be on Tuesday nights, starting  on July 8th and will run until August 26th.

*NEW TIME: *5:45pm-7:45pm

WHERE: 1 Bergen County Plaza – Hackensack, NJ

THIS IS A DROP IN PROGRAM – THIS MEANS THAT RISE CAST MEMBERS ATTEND WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND EACH WEEK.

We  will also have other opportunities for RISE participants to earn volunteer hours by attending workshops that we will be leading. This will be explained to them once they are part of the RISE program. Again, this is on a “drop in“ basis, in that cast members attend the events that meet their availability.

To be part of RISE 2025, one needs to have just finished 8th grade, all the way to just graduating high school.

They also must be Bergen County residents.

Assist the Recreational Therapy staff in engaging our long-term care residents with fun activities that enhance their quality of life and support their health and wellness.

Assist with the transportation of residents to and from the chapel for services.

Catholic Service: Sunday-1:45pm to 4:15pm

Assist residents with daily activities and light chores, engage them in conversation and support staff during recreation and patient rounding.

Assist Emergency Department staff with patient care rounding and the transporting of items to and from the Lab and Pharmacy.

Assist the Operating Room staff with room turnover, transporting items, stocking supplies and clerical duties.

Assist BHS staff with preventing falls of our high-risk clients and engaging those clients with conversation and companionship.

Assist Ambulatory Care staff with patient room turnover between appointments.

Assist with welcoming incoming patients and visitors and directing them to their desired locations in the Medical Center.

Position: Chapter Support Volunteer

Every SCORE chapter depends on the talent and time of its volunteers to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of small business ownership. 

We’re looking for support volunteers with marketing and social media skills to support these areas:

Social Media

      Workshop Programs

Customer and Volunteer Acquisition 

Other Marketing Areas

As a volunteer, you will help our marketing and outreach committee chairs execute our plans to support local small business entrepreneurs.

Expected volunteer commitment:

General experience desired:

Specific Experience/Skills/Tools Desired:

Learn more at www.score.org/volunteer.  Resume to: James.Madormo@scorevolunteer.org

SCORE is a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration that helps aspiring and existing entrepreneurs succeed. Volunteering is a way for you to give back, network with business experts, and share your knowledge. Join SCORE today to make a meaningful difference in your local community.

SKILLS

REQUIREMENTS

Flower Power needs a photographer to help us capture the heart of our mission! We’d love professional headshots and group photos of our Board members to showcase on our website as we grow. If you’re passionate about using your lens to support a nonprofit fighting cancer one flower at a time, let’s connect. We need a one-time photo shoot in a garden or outdoor area that should last no longer than one hour. We are happy to pick a site in or near Collingswood, NJ that is convenient to you.

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while nearly 1 million New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity:

Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up donations from a meal donor in East Orange on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays at 2pm and deliver them to an amazing nonprofit organization (Joi's Angels) in East Orange (~10 minute drive).  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary training and equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely; volunteers track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Volunteer Requirements:

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Parents may volunteer with their children.

Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license.

Volunteers must provide their own transportation and have the necessary auto insurance (minimum of $300,000 Single Limit or $100,000/$300,000 Split Limit auto liability limits).

Volunteers must have a smartphone with the ability to download our food donation tracking app.

Volunteers must complete Share My Meals onboarding and training before volunteering.

Please note: This is not a one-time volunteer opportunity; we are looking for volunteers who will work together to ensure the weekly route is covered. For instance, it could be that they take turns volunteering each week or decide to pair up together weekly to pick up and deliver meals.  

Sources: https://insights-engine.refed.org/food-waste-monitor?break_by=food_type&indicator=tons-waste&state=NJ&view=detail&year=2023; 

https://www-doh.nj.gov/doh-shad/indicator/summary/FoodInsecurity.html#:~:text=The USDA estimates that in,New Jersey were food insecure. 

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up meal donations from our various generous local donors on weekdays ranging from early morning to early afternoon, and deliver to our hub in Princeton. Meal recovery routes typically take 30 to 60 minutes roundtrip.

Home Delivery: We are also looking for volunteers to deliver recovered food from our Princeton hub to the homes of individuals in need on weekdays from 4-5:30pm and on Saturday afternoons. Home delivery routes typically take 60-90 minutes to complete.

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Volunteer Requirements:

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.  Parents may volunteer with their children.

Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license.

Volunteers must provide their own transportation and have the necessary auto insurance (minimum of $300,000 Single Limit or $100,000/$300,000 Split Limit auto liability limits).

Volunteers must have a smartphone with the ability to download our food donation tracking app.

Volunteers must complete Share My Meals onboarding and training before volunteering.

Please note: This is not a one-time volunteer opportunity; we are looking for volunteers who are available to regularly support the meal delivery program.

Sources: https://insights-engine.refed.org/food-waste-monitor?break_by=food_type&indicator=tons-waste&state=NJ&view=detail&year=2023;  https://www-doh.nj.gov/doh-shad/indicator/summary/FoodInsecurity.html#:~:text=The USDA estimates that in,New Jersey were food insecure.

We are seeking Russian-speaking telephone callers to help with socializing Russian-speaking clients. Volunteers will enjoy a one-on-one relationship with one of our homebound and lonely senior clients, helping to alleviate loneliness and isolation with important human contact and encouraging them to socialize. Volunteers provide companionship once or twice a week for approximately 15-20 minutes per call, helping to improve the quality of life of the individual.

Screening interview, application, and background check required.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Middlesex County Center for Empowerment! Join the anti-sexual violence movement and learn how to support survivors of sexual violence in Middlesex County by volunteering for our Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate Program.

Confidential Sexual Violence Advocates (CSVAs) are trained to answer the 24-hour hotline and accompany survivors to forensic examinations, police stations, and court. CSVAs provide emotional support, information, and referrals to survivors and their loved ones to help them understand their rights and what options and resources are available to them.

The Center for Empowerment provides a free 40+ hour training for those age 18 and over who are interested in becoming an advocate. No experience is necessary, and bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply. Volunteers must live in or near Middlesex County, complete a background check, and have their own reliable transportation and cell phone. If you are interested in volunteering, fill out our volunteer application at this link. For more information about the Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate program, call us at 732-321-1189 ext. 321 or email the Advocate Coordinator at advocate@co.middlesex.nj.us

Follow these five steps to become a CASA volunteer. Email Staff@casaacc.org or call (609) 601-7800 for more information.

Step 1: Attend a monthly Information Session - Register Now! or click here for a schedule of upcoming Information Sessions.

Step 2: Apply, via an online application, to be accepted into training. Apply to volunteer 

Step 3: Complete all of your pre-training paperwork, including an interview and background check.

Step 4: Sign-up for the next training session. See the next 2023 training dates!

Step 5: After a full training session of 35 hours is completed, and all of your paperwork is completed and cleared, you are sworn in as an official court advocate and will be assigned your first case.

Follow these five steps to become a CASA volunteer. Email Staff@casaacc.org or call (609) 601-7800 for more information.

Step 1: Attend a monthly Information Session - Register Now! or click here for a schedule of upcoming Information Sessions.

Step 2: Apply, via an online application, to be accepted into training. Apply to volunteer 

Step 3: Complete all of your pre-training paperwork, including an interview and background check.

Step 4: Sign-up for the next training session. See the next 2023 training dates!

Step 5: After a full training session of 35 hours is completed, and all of your paperwork is completed and cleared, you are sworn in as an official court advocate and will be assigned your first case.

Dementia-Friendly Movie Matinee Volunteers

North Jersey Villages is sponsoring a series of afternoon theater events for people experiencing dementia and their caregivers. The upcoming events are scheduled at 12:30 PM on Wednesdays, September 10 and October 8 at the Hawthorne Theater and November 12 at the Westwood Theater.

We are looking for 5 to 6 volunteers to work with us for 4 hours to assist our guests with snacks, seating, and information when they arrive at the theater. To support a positive volunteer experience, all volunteers are expected to attend a half-hour training on Zoom before day of event as well as a brief training and a tour of the library auditorium one half hour prior to the event.

12:00-4:00 would be the volunteer hours on day of event (with 12:00-12:30 orientation and set-up; 12:30 guests arriving; and 1:00 film starting). For more information, contact Jeanne Martin at 201-245-2454 or jeanem07@yahoo.com.

Click here if you need to complete Volunteer Sign-Up Form or Volunteer Agreement. A signed Volunteer Agreement and Waiver is required… Please print and bring signed copy to venue on day of event so that you are covered under NJV insurance.

Many area youths do not have access to books when they can’t go to school or the library. Help bring literature to them by reading a book and submitting a virtual storytime to us! 

We will be posting the videos on YouTube and area youth will have access to those recordings. To complete this project, you only need an age-appropriate book from Kindergarten-5th Grade and a way to record video (phone, computer, or another recording device).

You can read in other languages as well. When you send us the video please indicate which language it is. 

*5 story limit per reader*

Please watch the video below on how to submit your video. 

Keep these tips in mind when you make your video:

Please send your final video via email to john.santana@uwgmc.org. See the instructions below on how to submit your video.

From your Android Phone/Google Photos:

From your Apple/iPhone:

From Macbook:

From OneDrive:

Via Dropbox:

Your video will be reviewed and added to a playlist that children will be able to access and enjoy. Thank you for being a reader to area youth!

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Join ENGin as a conversation partner! This is a flexible and unique opportunity to make a direct  impact on someone’s life while discovering a new culture and meeting a new friend.

A volunteer is needed to run small group sessions for residents at Bright Side Manor. Volunteer will lead the class in watercolor or other art mediums. 

Schedule is flexible, please contact us to talk about timing.

Be a champion for an unaccompanied immigrant child. Apply to become a Volunteer Child Advocate and attend our upcoming training session!

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up meal donations from a public school in Vineland on Thursdays at 8am and deliver them to a soup kitchen in Vineland  (~10 minute drive).

We are looking to build a community of volunteers who would be willing to support this route on a regular basis starting as soon as possible.  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Volunteer Requirements:

Join United Way’s Disaster Volunteer Corp.

For local residents looking to help the community during challenging times, there are a variety of ways volunteers can make a difference. 

Local organizations work hard to respond during times of disaster and provide critical services safely to those most in need in our community.  The needs will change over time and we need individuals ready to quickly fill new volunteer needs.

As part of the UWNNJ Disaster Volunteer Corps and you will be among the first to be notified as new needs arise in Morris County. And, if willing, you can be ready to “deploy” where most needed. 

Sign up TODAY and we will send you updates about local volunteer needs in our region, specific volunteer opportunities and information on how you can with preparation activities.  Thank you!

This is the perfect volunteer activity for any team or group!  Come together to create Disaster Preparedness kits for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and individuals at risk (e.g. seniors, adults with disabilities, etc.).

Volunteers will pack drawstring backpacks with some key essentials to help families and individuals be better prepared for a disaster.  Items include:

- blanket or tied pillow

- small flashlight

- extra batteries

- a contact list with key information

- non-perishable snack items

- a bottle of water

- water treatment packets 

- a whistle 

- personal care items (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap)

- small first aid kit

- colored pencils

- mandalas coloring book

We will coordinate with your team to arrange for supplies for your assembly project.  Ideally, we would like this done during September, which is National Disaster Preparedness month.

United Way of Northern New Jersey works to build a love of reading and early literacy among children from ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and those struggling financially.  One way we do this is providing Reading Bags to children who do not have access to books and other learning materials in their homes. 

You can help by becoming a Book Buddy and providing one or more Reading Bags for a local child.  Simply sign up, then feel free to either run a drive to collect the items needed for the bags or build your own Reading Kit(s) to donate.

Reading Bags can include: 

The Basics:  1-3 new children's books (for ages 2 1/2 to 6 years), a pack of crayons, an activity or coloring book, a bookmark, and a small inspirational card or note (no last names)

Enhancements (one or more of the following):  a small new stuffed animal or pillow, a small snack pack, flash cards with letters, etc.

Items can be shared in reusable bags, decorated canvas bags or drawstring bags.  New books in multiple languages are also welcomed.

Thank you for helping to promote early literacy and the love of reading with young readers!

Kindergarten is the start of a formal school environment for many children.  United Way, as part of our United In Care program, encourages school-readiness and early literacy.  Through this effort, we would like each child at one of our many partner preschools to get a card or letter of encouragement that creates excitement about entering kindergarten.

Volunteering for this project is easy and can be done by ANYONE!  Simply make a card or write a short note of support and encouragement for a new kindergartener.  You can include a favorite memory about your own kindergarten experience or perhaps the titles of your favorite children's books.  Please send your card/letter to United Way of Northern New Jersey at P.O. Box 6835, Bridgewater, NJ  08807 - Attn. Cards for Kindergarten. 

This project can be done by a family, an individual, a Girl Scout or Boy Scout troop, service club or any other type of group.  Sign up TODAY and start making a nice card to encourage continued learning for children entering kindergarten.

Senior Shopper. Make a difference by becoming a volunteer for isolated and vulnerable seniors seeking to continue to maintain independent living. The Senior Shopper Program volunteers deliver groceries to home-bound seniors who have been referred to JFS by the Somerset County Office on Aging.

For more information, please contact Natalia Black nataliab@jewishfamilysvc.org or visit https://jewishfamilysvc.org/volunteer--senior-shopper.php 

Family Mentor Program.

Use your life experience!  Social workers make in home assessments of families requesting these services, and volunteers are matched based on their time needs and requirements geographically; and the nature of the goals the family wants to work on. The geographic area served is all of Somerset County NJ.

Complete 10 hours of orientation/training and be matched with a family interested in having home visits on a regular (weekly/bi weekly basis) to feel supported, listened to, coached.  For more information, please visit https://jewishfamilysvc.org/volunteer--family-mentor.php

The Senior Friendly Visitor Program is designed to provide in-home support, information, and advocacy to Somerset County families and frail, isolated seniors in Somerset or Hunterdon counties. Volunteers will receive training and support from staff in their activities.

For more information about the Senior Friendly Visitor Program, please contact Marnie Kean, LCSW at marniek@JewishFamilySvc.org or 908-725-7799 x105

Middle Earth is looking for volunteer individuals and small groups to share their skills, interests and expertise.  Topics can include career exploration, mock interviews, particular skills and hobbies that volunteers would like to share.

Please respond with your interest and we can discuss the topic options.

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while nearly 1 million New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity:

Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up donations from a meal donor in Hackettstown on Thursdays at 9am and deliver them to a meal recipient organization in Hackettstown (~5 minute drive).  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while nearly 1 million New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity:

Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up donations from a meal donor in Morristown on Fridays at 2pm and deliver them to a nonprofit organization in Morristown (~5 minute drive).  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Volunteer Requirements:

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.  Parents may volunteer with their children.

Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license.

Volunteers must provide their own transportation and have the necessary auto insurance (minimum of $300,000 Single Limit or $100,000/$300,000 Split Limit auto liability limits).

Volunteers must have a smartphone with the ability to download our food donation tracking app.

Volunteers must complete Share My Meals onboarding and training before volunteering.

Be the Person You Once Needed in College
Over 4.5 million first-generation college students are enrolled in U.S. colleges-but only 21% will graduate within six years. You can help America Needs You (ANY) change this.

We are still accepting Mentor Coach applications for our 2025 cohort that begins on 9/20/25.

What you'll do as a Mentor Coach:
As a volunteer Mentor Coach, you will work one-on-one with one of our Fellows through their entire two-year journey through our program, attending career development workshops and bringing our best-in-class curriculum to life with your real-world experiences and industry insight. Workshops include trainings by our expert staff, hands-on activities to practice new skills, panels and presentations, leadership opportunities and group discussions.

Program Schedule:
As a Mentor Coach, you will support your Fellow by attending monthly, 3-hour Saturday workshops from 9:30am-12:30pm.

Year 1: In-person Saturday workshops from Sept-April (once a month)
Year 2: A flexible, hybrid model that makes it easier to stay engaged while supporting your Fellow.

Workshop locations for ANY's New Jersey site take place throughout Northern New Jersey. More details are provided by an ANY staff member prior to each workshop.

Mentor Coach Requirements

Benefits of Mentor Coaching

Ready to make an impact?
Learn more and get involved at americaneedsyou.org/volunteer-with-any

Volunteer Companion requested. A Polish speaking resident loves spending time outdoors. A couple of hours /several days a week.

The Volunteer Center of South Jersey Advisory Board is a group of emerging leaders who dedicate their own time, talents, networks, and resources to support the work and mission of the organization. This committee provides individuals who are passionate about making a better world with the opportunity to network and build relationships with like-minded individuals. 

Why should I join the VCSJ Advisory Board?

What is the commitment to be an advisory board member at VCSJ?

Travelers Aid at Newark Liberty International Airport is seeking volunteers to welcome passengers and provide information regarding a variety of travel-related services. This is an excellent opportunity to be a welcoming ambassador for travelers from all over the world, improve your communication skills and gain experience assisting and working with people. Travelers Aid volunteers greet passengers with a smile and provide any tips needed to navigate the airport.

Volunteers are placed at key locations throughout the airport. We require a minimum of 5 month service (one 4 hour shift per week or at least 2 shifts per month). Shifts are 10am-2pm or 2pm-6pm, Monday-Friday and free parking is available. Please contact us at (973) 623-5052 or email newarkinfo@travelersaid.org to arrange a tour of our program!

Are you available once a week between 9:30-4:30 for 2- 3 hours?  Our incredible office staff need steady help with recurring tasks.  Computer literacy a must. We are a friendly bunch and we have snacks!

Join Our Food Rescue Squad!

Refresher Workshops - New tax law changes to take effect with the 2025 tax year filing

Healing the Children New Jersey's Medical Teams Abroad Program is seeking volunteer OR nurses, anesthesiologists, and CRNAS to join our upcoming surgical mission trips in 2026 to the Dominican Republic.  Consisting of 20 professionals from New Jersey's medical community, the team will provide free surgical care to children born with congenital abnormalities.

If interested, please email Executive Director Tricia McNamara at tricia@htcnj.org

If you would like to learn more, please visit our website at htcnj.org.

HTCNJ is a non-profit, established in 1981, that has helped over 40,000 children both locally and globally.

We are seeking Russian-speaking volunteers to help with socializing with Russian-speaking clients.

Our socialization programs are designed to provide socialization to homebound, isolated seniors who may not otherwise receive many visits or have personal interaction. Friendly Visitors go to the client’s home, usually once a week for about an hour, during daytime hours, and spend time chatting with the client, or sometimes doing other activities like playing games or playing a musical instrument.  Telephone callers usually call twice per week for around 15-20 minutes or longer. 

Interview, Application, and Background check required.

United Way of Passaic County is expanding our Reading Buddies program, and we’re looking for passionate volunteers to join us in making a lasting impact!

Reading by 3rd grade is a critical milestone—but too many kids are falling behind. As a Reading Buddy, you’ll work one-on-one or in small groups with K–3rd grade students during the school day (Monday–Friday, 9AM–2PM), from October-June, helping them build skills, grow their confidence, and spark a love of reading that can change their future.

No teaching experience? No problem! We provide full training and support to set you up for success. All volunteers must complete a background check and fingerprinting prior to being matched with students.

Why Volunteer?

Make a real difference in a child’s life

Gain meaningful experience and give back to your community

Join a team of caring, committed changemakers

Ready to get started?
Apply now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJTRDP6 and you will be contacted for a virtual interview

Questions? Contact Bethsaida Olds at bethsaida@unitedwaypassaic.org.

Together, we can help every child become a confident, capable reader.

We are currently seeking a knowledgeable user of CRM platforms to conduct a comprehensive review of how our organization is utilizing the tool. The goal is to ensure we are maximizing its capabilities and functionality across all features, including campaign setup, donor engagement tools, reporting, and mobile bidding. If you have experience working with CRM platforms, especially GiveSmart, we’d like to hear from you.

Go Blue Event Committee Members help plan our Go Blue event on Monday, June 8th.  We will start meeting as a committee in January.  This event brings in a significant amount of financial resources for our organization, as well as creating community awareness and developing community partners. If you would like to serve on the event committee please email Judy Simpson or call (609) 601-7800 Ext. 125.

Ambassadors (Mission Messengers) help spread the word in the community about CASA and the work our amazing volunteers are doing. As an Ambassador, you will host and fill a private Snapshot event with ten or more guests who you think might want to learn more about CASA. To become an Ambassador, you must first attend a CASA Snapshot. If you wish to attend an upcoming Snapshot, or would like to learn more about this short-term volunteer opportunity, please email Judy Simpson or call (609) 601-7800 Ext 125.

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up meal donations from a school in Morristown to Market Street Mission (also in Morristown) on Tuesdays at 1:30pm (~12 minute drive).

We are looking to build a community of volunteers who would be willing to support this route on a regular basis starting as soon as possible.  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Please note: This is not a one-time volunteer opportunity; we are looking for volunteers who are available to regularly support the meal delivery program.

Volunteer Requirements:

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.  Parents may volunteer with their children.

Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license.

Volunteers must provide their own transportation and have the necessary auto insurance (minimum of $300,000 Single Limit or $100,000/$300,000 Split Limit auto liability limits).

Volunteers must have a smartphone with the ability to download our food donation tracking app.

Volunteers must complete Share My Meals onboarding and training before volunteering.

Sources: https://insights-engine.refed.org/food-waste-monitor?break_by=food_type&indicator=tons-waste&state=NJ&view=detail&year=2023;  https://www-doh.nj.gov/doh-shad/indicator/summary/FoodInsecurity.html#:~:text=The USDA estimates that in,New Jersey were food insecure.

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while nearly 1 million New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity:

Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up pre-packaged meal donations from a meal donor in Rahway, NJ on Fridays at 3pm and deliver them to a meal recipient organization in Metuchen, NJ.  

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up meal donations from a school in Morristown and deliver them to Nourish.NJ (also in Morristown) on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:30pm (~10 minute drive). Volunteers can choose which day (Wednesdays or Fridays) works best for their own schedule.

We are looking to build a community of volunteers who would be willing to support this route on a regular basis starting as soon as possible.  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Please note: This is not a one-time volunteer opportunity; we are looking for volunteers who are available to regularly support the meal delivery program.

Volunteer Requirements:

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.  Parents may volunteer with their children.

Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license.

Volunteers must provide their own transportation and have the necessary auto insurance (minimum of $300,000 Single Limit or $100,000/$300,000 Split Limit auto liability limits).

Volunteers must have a smartphone with the ability to download our food donation tracking app.

Volunteers must complete Share My Meals onboarding and training before volunteering.

Sources: https://insights-engine.refed.org/food-waste-monitor?break_by=food_type&indicator=tons-waste&state=NJ&view=detail&year=2023;  https://www-doh.nj.gov/doh-shad/indicator/summary/FoodInsecurity.html#:~:text=The USDA estimates that in,New Jersey were food insecure.

Every year Katie's House collects toys, games and gift cards (no stuffed animals please) to be given to children in the hospital with cancer.  The toys are given out at their holiday party and extras are used during the year for special occasions like birthdays or just to brighten up a bad day. 

Are you passionate about spreading joy and brightening someone's day? Do you enjoy writing friendly letters and want to join a virtual project? Are you looking for a team project or a meaningful event activity? Become a volunteer and make a meaningful difference for seniors in care homes and programs here in Passaic County and across the globe.

* Note: to participate in this opportunity, please "Respond" here on volunteerpassaic.org AND register as a volunteer on our website. Reach out to Lindsay with any questions. Thanks!

Friendly Visits

Simply put, these volunteers visit with our residents. Walk with a resident around the premises. Talk about politics, current events, the theater, or books. Play trivia, Scrabble, cards, or a board game. Host bingo. Bring your favorite aromatherapy oils to share. Paint our female residents' nails. If you can think of it, chances are our residents will enjoy it!

Volunteer to Help Beautify Our Gardens

By volunteering your time to assist with gardening, planting flowers, trimming shrubs, and maintaining our outdoor spaces, you'll play a vital role in keeping our gardens beautiful all year round.

The Friendly Visitor program is designed to provide socialization to homebound, isolated older adults who may not otherwise receive many visits or have much contact with people outside of the care provided to them. Friendly Visitors visit the client’s home, once a week, during weekdays, for at least an hour, to spend time conversing or engaging with the client in other activities like playing games or a musical instrument.  

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 201-837-9090 x238.

We are looking forward to getting to know you!

Program Overview: Our Kosher Meals on Wheels program is a lifeline for seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout Bergen and Passaic Counties. In addition to receiving seven nutritionally balanced meals weekly, volunteers also deliver vital human contact and conversation, while also taking the opportunity to check on a senior’s health status and conditions in their home. Drivers pick up the meals in Teaneck and deliver the meals to up to five clients. Routes are available throughout Bergen County and take into consideration the location of the volunteer's home. We have an increased need for drivers in Ft. Lee.

Time Commitment: Approx. 1-3 hours once per week during the day.

Qualifications:
1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must have a clean driving record and car insurance.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 201-837-9090 x238.

We are looking forward to getting to know you!

RAISE (Recognizing Abilities & Inclusion of Special Employees) is a nine-month work and social skills training program that offers part-time jobs to adults with developmental disabilities. We are seeking volunteers to act as RAISE Job Coaches for three hours per week. (Training will be provided.) Volunteers must be physically able to help with basic work tasks. 

[Commitment: 3 hours per week for a 6-9 months. Occasional days that the volunteer is unable to make it, is acceptable, but typically seeking the 3 hours per week commitment.]

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at 201-837-9090 x238.

We are looking forward to getting to know you!

Looking for volunteers to help us with some interior painting to update our homes. Grab some friends and let's have some fun while volunteering!

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up prepared meal donations from Edison on Tuesdays and/or Fridays at 11am and deliver them to a nonprofit organization in New Brunswick (~20 minute drive).

We are looking to build a community of volunteers who would be willing to support this route on a regular basis starting as soon as possible.  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Volunteer Requirements:

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up prepared and pre-packaged meal donations from Burlington on Thursdays at 2pm and deliver them to a senior living community in Bordentown (~15 minute drive). Volunteers will also ensure food is set up and ready for residents to pick up.

We are looking to build a community of volunteers who would be willing to support this route on a regular basis starting as soon as possible.  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Volunteer Requirements:

Make a difference in the life of a grieving child - become a volunteer! Our programs are free of charge and are offered to children ages 7-17.

Comfort Zone is a lot like regular camp! It’s fun. It has all the traditional parts of camp-archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, bonfires, s’mores and more! A unique part of Comfort Zone is that we also work to help kids with their grief. You don’t need to have experienced a loss or have any clinical background.

During this four-hour volunteer training session, you will meet Comfort Zone staff, campers, and volunteers who will explain what to expect at camp and how our program impacts grieving children and teens. You will receive education about childhood bereavement and we’ll give you tips on how to be successful in whichever volunteer role you are selected to fill.

There are many volunteer opportunities within Comfort Zone Camp:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

We have a need for volunteers in the following roles:

Community Outreach Volunteer - Responsible for aiding program with reaching out to the community by attending community meetings/events, canvasing community areas, and assisting Coordinator with partnership development.
 
General/Daily Operations Volunteer - Responsible for general tasks within and around the center. Provides staff with assistance preparing for workshops, events, and activities. Also, to aid with overall organization of the center.
 
Family Engagement Volunteer - Responsible for assisting Family Partner staff members with family engagement and creating a comfortable atmosphere for all participants entering the center.

The Family Success Centers are community-based, family-centered neighborhood gathering places where residents can go for family support, information, and services. We offer fun activities, informational workshops, and opportunities to learn and grow for people of all ages!

If you have a few hours to dedicate each week to helping families, we can find a place for you!

Please complete our volunteer interest form to provide information about yourself, your availability, and your interests so we can find the most meaningful volunteer role for you!

Building Bridges Family Success Center is located at 180 White Horse Pike Clementon, NJ 08021.

Community Connections is located at 1324 Little Gloucester Road Blackwood, NJ 08012.

Check our website for hours of operation! 

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up pre-packaged meal donations from Egg Harbor Township on Thursdays at 2:30pm and deliver them to a food pantry in Atlantic City (~15 minute drive).

We are looking to build a community of volunteers who would be willing to support this route on a regular basis starting as soon as possible.  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Volunteer Requirements:

Every year in New Jersey, 341,000 tons of prepared food goes to waste, while 994,800 New Jersey residents don’t have enough food to eat. Share My Meals is closing the gap between food waste and hunger by mobilizing volunteers to recover nutritious surplus meals from commercial kitchens and deliver them to local nonprofits that support individuals in need.

About the opportunity: Share My Meals is looking for dedicated volunteers to pick up meal donations from Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch on Tuesdays and Fridays at 2pm and deliver them to a soup kitchen in Asbury Park (~15 minute drive).

We are looking to build a community of volunteers who would be willing to support this route on a regular basis starting as soon as possible.  

In order to adhere to food safety guidelines, Share My Meals provides all necessary equipment (i.e. insulated bags) to transport food donations safely and requires volunteers to track pick-up and delivery route start and end times using our smart phone app.

Please note: food pickup and delivery requires heavy lifting.

Volunteer Requirements:

Living Proof Recovery Centers help individuals find their personal path to a life of recovery. Living Proof Recovery Centers - in five convenient locations across New Jersey - are volunteer-driven places of support for all members of the recovery community.

Help an adult learn to read, write, and communicate in English. Become a literacy tutor!
All activities conducted virtually during the pandemic.

First, attend a Virtual Information Session to Learn More. 

Next, Complete the Virtual Tutor Training Workshop:

Upon completion of training, tutors will be matched with an adult students in need of ESL tutoring. Tutoring is usually held at the local libraries in Somerset County, or virtually.

To learn more:
Visit: LiteracySomerset.org
Call: (908) 725-5430
Email: info@literacysomerset.org

You do not need to have a medical background to be an interpreter.

Greetings,

Compassus Hospice is looking for people who wish to spend a little time each week with people in the final months of their lives. You can be the light in someone’s life. You can bring peace and joy in difficult times with your loving presence. Use your wisdom and your heart to serve your community. Often volunteers spend time conversing, reading, sitting outside, listening to music, playing a game, or simply sharing their loving silence with a person in need. Do you feel called to serve in this manner? If so, please email me at yolanda.briggs@compassus.com or call me at (609) 692-8306.

Opportunities available in various New Jersey! Locations and scheduling are flexible. Training is provided. Reward your heart and your community with meaningful service.

Thank you!

Greetings,

Compassus Hospice is looking for people who wish to spend a little time each week with people in the final months of their lives. You can be the light in someone’s life. You can bring peace and joy in difficult times with your loving presence. Use your wisdom and your heart to serve your community. Often volunteers spend time conversing, reading, sitting outside, listening to music, playing a game, or simply sharing their loving silence with a person in need. Do you feel called to serve in this manner? If so, please email me at yolanda.briggs@compassus.com or call me at (609) 692-8306.

Opportunities available in various New Jersey! Locations and scheduling are flexible. Training is provided. Reward your heart and your community with meaningful service.

Thank you!

Greetings,

Compassus Hospice is looking for people who wish to spend a little time each week with people in the final months of their lives. You can be the light in someone’s life. You can bring peace and joy in difficult times with your loving presence. Use your wisdom and your heart to serve your community. Often volunteers spend time conversing, reading, sitting outside, listening to music, playing a game, or simply sharing their loving silence with a person in need. Do you feel called to serve in this manner? If so, please email me at yolanda.briggs@compassus.com or call me at (609) 692-8306.

Opportunities available in various New Jersey! Locations and scheduling are flexible. Training is provided. Reward your heart and your community with meaningful service.

Thank you!

We will reach out with additional information.

The Board of Trustees steadfastly serve as our community leaders.
Together, they lead and oversee many aspects of TNC. 

We are currently looking for people who wish to volunteer as Committee Members and/or Board Trustees with expertise in Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing, Fundraising, Forestry & Wildlife Management, and Nonprofit HR. Your active participation is welcomed!

Schedule: Be prepared to spend approximately 5 hours per month on TNC business. Monthly board meetings and committee meetings (approximately 1-2 hours each), and/or volunteer work.Age: Ages 21+Minimum Requirement: 1 year commitment for Committee Members and 3 year commitment for Board Members

TNC Committee Volunteers and the Board of Trustees Are Expected To:

United Way of Northern New Jersey is building an online library of stories being read by people of all ages in our community.  We need volunteers like YOU to be a virtual reader and a virtual Book Buddy! 

Please sign up to volunteer to share your time and a much-loved children's story and your love of reading with early readers in our area.  We will send you the Book Buddies Toolkit to assist you and other interested volunteers in how to record yourself reading young children's books.  The online Guide can be accessed through this Form:  21VirtualBookBuddies. or by registering for this project.

Participating is easy!  The time needed is about an hour to 90 minutes to plan and record yourself reading one children's story, depending on how much you choose to rehearse the reading.  You will submit your recording via WeTransfer, which make it easy to upload your video and send to us.

Book Buddies is an ongoing project, so feel free to sign up and submit as many recordings of reading children's books as you wish.  We are also encouraging people to read stories in other languages, especially in Spanish (the books themselves do not need to be Spanish-language books).  Please contact us for more information about submitting a recording in a language other than English.

Thank you for helping to promote early reading and the love of reading with new readers!

Discovering the wonder of how something works can be the spark that ignites a child’s enthusiasm for learning. The world of science provides unlimited potential.  In the time it takes to have lunch, employees can create a STEM kit and help light that spark in a child’s imagination!

A STEM kit is comprised of a book, supplemental materials and all of the items necessary to complete an age appropriate science experiment.  STEM kits give teachers, child care workers and parents ready-to-use tools to unlock the possibilities for a child’s future in science, math and related fields.

This is a fun and interesting team-building project and has a long-term positive impact for children in our community.

We are seeking a volunteer that knows sign language to assist at our Haworth Group Home. 

Spectrum for Living is flexible with a volunteers schedule.  

We constantly have needs to network with businesses and community organizations that have similar goals.  We need highly motivated individuals who can help identify: contact information, parameter of engagement, and available resources to share and to compile data of such.

Volunteer will help organize and promote local fundraisers and events.  Volunteer can be involved with marketing strategy and implementation, database utilization, mail and telephone campaigns.

Would involve flexibility in scheduling and self motivation.

Buddies of NJ is always in need of a list of volunteers (adults 18+) who would be willing to come in on short notice to help assemble packets for our prevention team, outreach projects, and or events.

[Currently in Need of people to help with Flyer Posting]  [Currently in need of a Volunteer Wed. 4-6:30 Hot Food Distribution]

These opportunities are normally during the weekdays M-F,  M&W 5-7p, and rarely on a weekend special event.

Please let us know if we can add your name to this list.

[Currently We Need Safe Sex Packets to Be Made Up for the Prevention Team]

Buddies of NJ has a group home on the campus of Bergen NEW BRIDGE Medical Center

The Harrison House currently is the Home of a Garden of Hope created by Joe G, and now curated by master gardener Elke D.

We need help with the following:

* weed pulling

* watering 

* moving/spreading top soil and mulch

* planting new flowers and following up on your general well-being

Joe had a wish that he could find a few people in the area who would be willing to help and the garden's vitality once he moved on.  There is a lot of flexibility in the schedule.  This is an outdoor activity and offers a safe and healthy opportunity.

Ideally it should be someone who loves gardening and/or helping things grow and stay healthy.  Perhaps someone who is retired and/or has off in the early parts of the morning.

If interested, please reply and/or email ray@njbuddies.org.

Buddies of NJ is a non-profit organization located in Hackensack, NJ.  We currently serve the HIV/AIDS communities by offering services such as Medical and Non-Medical Case Management, Mental Health, Substance Use, Dental, Medical Transportation, Food Pantry and many more.

We are looking for receptionist volunteers to work Monday thru Friday either 9:00 - 1:00 OR 1:00 - 5:00. 

Duties will include answering phones, greeting and light clerical work as needed. 

Must be bi-lingual (English/Spanish), personable and professional.

Thank You,

Abraham Corsino 

Operations Manager 

201-489-2900 x122

C: 201-566-4693 

Buddies of NJ is an HIV/AIDS Resource Center for Bergen and Passaic County.

Needed:  Nurse Assistant who has basic knowledge with medical terminology and is comfortable with diverse cultures and the LGBTQ Community.

Looking for a professional person who can donate regular hours assisting in our accounting department.

Ideal candidate would be a retired professional looking to give back to the community.  Also a younger person with self initiative and good work skills.  This person should be able to just jump right in with a little bit of instruction.  

It is preferred person can file hard and computer files correctly; Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office; and General Knowledge of Quick Books.

We need volunteers to help create informational packets and condom packets to distribute to the community. This person could ideally work in an assembly line to create several packets.

If you are interested, please respond with your availability for the rest of the month.

We need volunteers to come on Fridays (weather permitting) from 10am to 2pm each week to care for the garden.   Cleaning, pruning, weeding, mulching, watering, planting... will be done as needed so be prepared for a little bit of dirt. (all natural - we strive to keep out pesticides or any garden enhancement that is not organic). 

You may email our master gardener for details at: Elke D.

If you live nearby and are interested in daily care, like watering... we could use someone with that ambition.

Harrison House [Green House with yellow trim on the Campus of New Bridge Medical Center]

230 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

Each event is unique in nature and needs volunteers in the following areas: planning (start to end), promoting under direction of event manager, donation and prized organization, ‘day of’ set-up and clean-up, ticket collectors, greeters, raffles sales, table organization, cooks, servers, performers and artists, security and other misc. These are pretty much staples at our events.

There are other annual events held ran by other organizations with or for Buddies of NJ, Inc. We need help with these events as well.

Identify the talents you have and let us know in an email to: ray@njbuddies.org

We will call you when the event(s) roll around.

MEAL DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - WEEKDAYS

Meals on Wheels of Mercer County works to assist individuals to maintain independence, dignity, health and well-being by providing comprehensive nutrition services and helping ease social isolation.  Most of our participants are seniors and homebound.  Our service area is Ewing, Trenton, Lawrenceville, Hamilton, Princeton, East Windsor, West Windsor and Hightstown. 

Our volunteers deliver meals every day, Monday through Friday between 10am-12:00pm.  Volunteers pick up meals at Rider University in Lawrenceville and follow a route that takes about 1-1/2 hours to complete.  Volunteers enjoy getting to know the participants, and the participants appreciate the meal and the daily conversation. 

What kinds of tasks will I be doing? 
Garden Crew volunteers support Pony Power's half-acre Farm in the Forest food production garden. Tasks include weeding, mulching, watering and harvesting.

How long is a shift? 
Shifts are typically 1 hour, once a week (or more, if you'd like!)

Can my teenager volunteer? 
Yes! We welcome volunteers ages 14 years and up.
 

Apply & see available shifts

Visit ponypowernj.org/lessons

Have questions?
Call 201-934-1001.

Travel Unity is a nonprofit focused on making the world of travel welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities.

As a Travel Unity Youth Volunteer, you can make an impact on travel and tourism businesses in your local community. The first step is to join the Future Travel Leaders Network by filling out this form: https://bit.ly/FTLNapp

TU Youth Volunteers meet youth from around the world through online calls and get to meet interesting travel professionals.

Volunteers must be able to work on a team basis, communicate regularly, be proficient with meeting programs (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.), and enjoy the excitement of collaborative output.

For more info, visit https://travelunity.org/youth

Sign up today and make a difference—one stitch at a time!

Looking for a way to volunteer from the comfort of your home? 

Join Crocheting For A Cause, where volunteers create crochet projects to support nonprofits across South Jersey. We have ongoing projects available for all levels (beginner to advanced), providing registered volunteers with patterns via email. The Volunteer Center then coordinates collection and delivery to organizations in need.

Ongoing projects include Hats and Scarves, Baby Booties, Blankets, Prayer Shawls, and more. 

Hospice Patients in Need of Volunteer Companions

Embracing HospiceCare is looking for volunteers who are interested in becoming Patient Companions, Pet Therapy, & Musician/Singers. You don’t need a medical background or hospice experience; all you need is a caring heart and a willingness to make a difference in the life of a terminally ill patient. Volunteers will receive special training to serve as Patient Companions. As a Patient Companion, volunteers will have the opportunity to read to patients, play chess or checkers, help to make a scrapbook or write letters – or simply provide a loving, calming presence to a patient in need. A Patient Companion’s duties depend on the patient’s unique needs and interests.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to give back to their community. Positions are available in Monmouth, Ocean, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties. To learn more, please contact our volunteer director, Gail Rabstein, at 732-974-2545 or via email at grabstein@ehcnj.com.

Campus Care, a Volunteer Center of South Jersey initiative that supports The Pantry at Rowan College of South Jersey. Through Campus Care, we can help RCSJ address these food and basic needs insecurity issues with a reliable supply of food and essential items.

The Pantry is a campus-based pantry with a location on each of the Rowan College of South Jersey campuses. Free and confidential, The Pantry provides quick meal-on-the-go options, take-home grocery items, and household and hygiene staples like toilet paper, toothbrushes, and period care products for students experiencing food insecurity.

Being a Campus Care Collection Drive host involves: 

The Rowan College of South Jersey and the Volunteer Center of South Jersey thank you for your continued support and generosity, which allows us to serve our community!

Needs to be able to manage updates to various social media

Tenafly Nature Center is seeking an experienced metal detector enthusiast to assist us with 2 tasks. 

1. The tracking and mapping of a mystery discharge pipe.

2. Scouting for artifacts relating to the agricultural and land use history of the TNC preserve. 

TNC staff have no metal detecting experience so training would not be provided, but staff would be able to show you the locations for each task. 

In approximately 15 hours per month, you can make a difference in a child's life as a volunteer BILINGUAL advocate. More than fifty percent of children in the Passaic and Union County foster care system identify as Latinx. Unfortunately, there is a serious shortage of Bilingual English/Spanish volunteers to advocate for their rights.

When a child enters foster care, he or she is assigned a dedicated, trained Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer from the CASA of Passaic and Union County Program. The child’s advocate ensures that their individual needs remain a priority while they move through the child welfare system and the family court. CASAs work one-on-one with the abused or neglected child, gathering information from the family, caretakers, teachers, doctors, and caseworkers in order to make informed recommendations to the family court about the child’s future. No experience or formal education is needed!

Join CASA of Passaic and Union as a BILINGUAL advocate, and change a child's life! Training begins in October, so contact Sara Torres at sara@casapassaicunion.org ASAP to get started or visit our website to register for an information session as your first step! 

https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session

Did you know that close more than children and youth in Union County spent time in foster care last year? And almost fifty percent of them identify as Latinx.

These infants, toddlers, elementary age kids, and older youth all need compassionate, bilingual adults on their side to provide advocacy and caring during such a tumultuous time.

You can be that person for about 15 hours per month.

As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer, you will help to ensure their needs are met and their best interests are represented. From helping siblings find permanent homes together to uncovering information that helps reunite a loving family, volunteer advocates make an incredible difference in the lives of abused and neglected children.

Join us as an advocate and change a child's life.

No experience or formal education is needed!

Join CASA of Passaic and Union as a BILINGUAL advocate, and change a child's life! Training begins in October, so contact Sara Torres at sara@casapassaicunion.org ASAP to get started or visit our website to register for an information session as your first step! 

https://www.casapassaicunion.org/info-session